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Hi I’m Aalok!

In my present role at Newfi Lending, I spearhead product development and provide tools to enhance the efficiency of our sales team. I thrive as a specialized generalist. My expertise encompasses designing and developing enterprise analytics solutions, fortifying cybersecurity, steering offshore engineering teams and product management. Beyond my professional journey, I take immense pride in being a devoted father to two wonderful children.

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Education

date_range 2000-2004
apartment Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
school B.S., Management Information Systems
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)

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B.S., Management Information Systems

Pursued a Master of Science in Management Information Systems with a focus on leveraging technology to enhance business processes and decision-making. Completed coursework in database management, business intelligence, software development, and project management. Collaborated on team projects to design and implement solutions for real-world business challenges. Gained hands-on experience with data analysis tools, programming languages, and software development methodologies. Developed a comprehensive understanding of IT systems, data management, and their strategic role in organizations. Engaged in industry seminars, workshops, and networking events to stay updated on emerging trends in MIS. Graduated with a strong foundation in both technical and business aspects of information systems. The program equipped me with the skills to drive innovation, enhance efficiency, and solve complex business problems through technology. Relevant Courses: Database Management, Business Intelligence, Systems Analysis and Design, Project Management, Enterprise Architecture. Awards: Dean's List, MIS Outstanding Student Award.

Experience

date_range 2017 – Current
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Newfi Lending

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Emeryville CA

person Technical Product Manager
date_range 2015 – 2017
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Stanford University

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Palo Alto CA

person Faculty Analytics and Insight Manager (Consultant)
date_range 2013 – 2015
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US Department of Energy (DoE)

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Las Vegas, NV

person Solution Architect (Consultant)
date_range 2008 – 2013
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Mythics Inc.

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Virginia Beach, VA

person Sr. Technical Manager– BI Practice
date_range 2004 – 2008
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Capital One Financials /GreenPoint Mortgage

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Novato CA

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Newfi Lending, Emeryville CA

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Technical Product Manager

  • Led and groomed an offshore engineering team of 10 engineers for over 5 years, resulting in a high retention rate of 90%.
  • Roadmapped and executed 3 versions of the product, improving the user experience, reducing engineering costs, and integrating with newer technologies.
  • Successfully added 5 non-standard mortgage programs that increased monthly mortgage applications by 20%.
  • Migrated authentication to the cloud, adding an additional layer of security.
  • Increased the number of reviews for loan officers, which enabled them to get more business.

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Stanford University, Palo Alto CA

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Faculty Analytics and Insight Manager (Consultant)

  • Built a centralized reporting application for the Office of Academic Affairs.
  • Increased efficiency and productivity by 20% by centralizing and standardizing reporting processes.
  • Integrated data from third-party sources to create a 360-degree view of faculty progress.
  • Authored blogs and technical documents.
  • Proficient in SQL, Dimensional Modeling, and BI Tool.
Accomplishments:
  • Trimmed over 600 man-hours by eliminating 45+ manually maintained Excel reports at Stanford University.
  • Developed a key insights product for the Dean's Office in retaining 1800+ School of Medicine’s faculty.
  • Replaced an unsecured/hacked authentication process that accelerated user engagement by 150%.

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US Department of Energy (DoE), Las Vegas, NV

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Solution Architect (Consultant)

  • Designed and Developed semantic layer for Application Delivery Team using Oracle Technologies.
  • Documented functional and technical design document.
  • Mentored 3 team members with best practices, sharing knowledge to improve technical skills.

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Mythics Inc., Virginia Beach, VA

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Sr. Technical Manager– BI Practice

  • Elizabeth Arden: Successfully led a project involving the migration of 4100 reports.
  • United States Department of Agriculture (USDA): Automated operational reports using Oracle BI Publisher.
  • United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS): Delivered the new BI program SMART (Standard Management & Analysis Report Tool) to over 5000+ users.
  • Maryland State: Installed and configured the Oracle BI platform for a new program initiated by the governor’s office. The program provided reporting for 20 departments in the state of Maryland.
Accomplishments:
  • Succeeded in growing Mythics Consulting Service - BI Practice from 3 to 25 consultants.
  • Automated 75 pages National Cotton Report at USAD, delivered to US Senate quarterly.
  • Trained 400+ federal employees onsite to improve technical skills at US Customs & Immigration Services.
  • Voted “Rookie of the Year” by Mythics Consulting Services.

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Capital One Financials /GreenPoint Mortgage, Novato CA

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Business Analyst

  • Gathered business requirements from users and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to gain a comprehensive understanding of the business processes.
  • Conducted Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions involving management, SMEs, users, and other stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
  • Developed Logical Process Flow Diagrams and established Data Mappings between Loan Origination System (LOS) and Risk and Fraud Detection Module (RFDM).
  • Created Use Case, Data Flow, and Entity-Relationship (ER) diagrams using MS Visio to visualize and communicate system functionalities and data structures.
  • Generated summary-to-detailed reports linkage using pivot tables, allowing for efficient data analysis and visualization.
  • Documented Technical Specifications to outline system requirements and functionalities for walkthroughs and sign-off processes.
  • Conducted formal Iteration Reviews with the business stakeholders prior to the deployment of reports and dashboards to ensure alignment with expectations.
  • Provided training to the business community on utilizing Business Intelligence (BI) Tools to independently create reports and dashboards.

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